Αρκιοί/ Arkioi or Arki island, Greece

It is a small group of islands east of Patmos and north of Leipsoi with sparse, bushy vegetation. Arkoi village is on the largest island. Old stone houses, some whitewashed, some newly built and traditional tavernas make up the picture.Go for swimming in beaches where lentisks and tamarisks grow, such as Limnari, Kapsaliasmenos, Tiganakia, Patelia and Ampelaki. You will also enjoy this type of beach at a smalli isle called Marathi.